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While Form 1919 is essential, other strictly mandatory forms include SBA Form 912 (Statement of Personal History) for all principals, and SBA Form 413 (Personal Financial Statement) for all guarantors, regardless of loan size.
SBA Form 1919 collects borrower information and certifications. SBA Form 912 captures personal history information from all principals, used for character eligibility. SBA Form 413 details personal financial condition for all required guarantors. These forms are fundamental to assessing borrower and guarantor eligibility and creditworthiness.
A lender is preparing a $150,000 7(a) Small Loan application for a business with two 50% owners. In addition to Form 1919 for the business, the lender must collect Form 912 from each owner and Form 413 from each owner (as they are both required guarantors).
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Lenders must ensure all required forms are properly completed, signed, dated, and submitted for all relevant individuals. Missing or incomplete forms, or forms with inconsistent information, can lead to application delays, questions from SBA, or even a repair or denial of the guaranty.
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SBA Form 1919 - Borrower Information Form
Last checked 2026-06-13. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 · SBA sources checked through 2026-06-13. DealRoom analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records (FY2020–present). Grounded in the current SBA rulebook; verify against the official sources above before relying on it for a live deal. Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision.
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